SON commends Dangote Cement for driving excellence in real sector of economy

*The Standards Organisation of Nigeria applauds Dangote Cement Plc for its significant role in elevating the manufacturing sector, as Obajana Plant, in Kogi State, secures IMS Certification

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has applauded the Dangote Cement Plc for the company’s significant role in elevating the manufacturing sector of the country’s economy.

SON urged other manufacturers to emulate the Dangote Cement’s dedication to best practices and operational excellence in the real sector.

The conglomerate stated the standards regulator gave the commendation after the Dangote Cement, Obajana Plant in Kogi State, successfully completed the Integrated Management System (IMS) Certification Audit, conducted by expert auditors from the SON.

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The company said the comprehensive IMS Certification Audit comprised Stages 1 and 2 conducted by seasoned auditors from the regulatory agency, assessed the plant’s compliance with quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety standards.

The exercise lasted for over a week, Dangote noted in the statement.

The SON expert Auditors, led by Ijeoma Nkechi Ohaemesi, highlighted the company’s outstanding contributions to industrial growth, and praised its management for maintaining an unwavering commitment to excellence.

According to SON, Dangote Cement’s continuous drive for improvement across all operational processes sets a benchmark for quality and innovation within the industry.

ISO System Coordinator for Dangote Group, Sani Mikail, explained that the establishment of ISO Management system in Dangote Cement Plc, across all its plants was approved by the President and Chief executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, under the guidance of the Group Vice-President, (Oil & Gas), Mr. Devakumar Edwin.

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Dangote explained the ISO Management System implementation and sustenance in the Dangote Group has recorded successes over time with valued added opportunity across the Processes and System in Dangote Cement Plants since 2010.

The Obajana Plant Director, Mr. Azad Nawabuddin, a strong advocate of the System, said the IMS had brought immense benefits to the company, particularly in facilitating the continual improvement of its processes.

In his own comment, the Company’s Representative, Kommineni Suresh, lauded the achievement.

Suresh stated that Dangote Cement Obajana has set the pace in the industry.

He said: “DCP Obajana is one of the first cement factories in Nigeria to attain the IMS certification.”

Explaining the processes leading to the certification of the Obajana plant, the Team Lead of the SON auditors, Mrs. Ijeoma Ohaemesi, applauded Dangote Cement Plc’s management for its commitment to excellence, and the strive for continual improvement in all its processes and operations.

Mrs. Ohaemesi explained the audit certification process aimed to foster deeper alignment with the Management System Standards.

The Obajana Plant’s IMS Team Lead, Akindele Temitope, highlighted that dedication commitment and teamwork made the plant to achieve the feat.

Akindele said: “This was only possible through management’s commitment and everyone’s dedication to this cause.”

She also said the certification would further enhance compliance, quality, safety, and improve communication and business focus.

“With this milestone, DCP Obajana reaffirms its position as an industry leader committed to excellence, sustainability, and global best practices,” Temitope declared.

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria is the Federal Government agency responsible for setting and enforcing quality standards for products and services in the country.

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